Grounded in APA-published research · Scientific direction: Maria A. Geraci and Susan M. Knell
Research
Research at the CBPT Research Center
We advance Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy through structured research — defining protocols, measuring outcomes and publishing evidence that keeps the method evidence-based.
Our mission
As a global reference for Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy, the Center conducts and coordinates research that connects clinical practice to published evidence. Every protocol we teach is grounded in study, measurement and continuous validation, under the scientific direction of Maria A. Geraci and Susan M. Knell.
Goals of the research area
Advance and update the CBPT theoretical model through structured research
Define and validate clinical protocols for each childhood difficulty
Measure treatment outcomes with standardized, replicable instruments
Publish in peer-reviewed and APA journals to keep the method evidence-based
Train clinicians in research methodology and collaborate with institutions worldwide
Our research outputs
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